Job summary
The Emergency Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary is one of the busiest in the UK with good standards of care and performance. Our aim is to be one of the best acute and emergency service providers in the UK over the next five years.
We're looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our fast-paced and energetic team.
To work as one team providing a safe, modern, efficient and effective Emergency Medicine service to the Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) NHS Trust; and to deliver the highest quality of emergency care to the population of Leicester and the surrounding county (catchment population around 1 million).
Main duties of the job
The responsibilities of the post are similar to that of the FY2, ST1 and ST2 training grade doctors. The main duties and responsibilities of this post are to;
Carry out initial assessments, investigations and manage patients in the Emergency Department
Have flexibility to work in all areas of the department including resus, majors, injuries and paediatrics.
Be responsible for arranging admissions and discharge of patients in Emergency Department
Ensure a safe a high standard of care for all our patients
Assist with achieving the DOH Clinical Quality Indicators for Urgency and Emergency Care
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The responsibilities of the post are similar to that of the FY2, ST1 and ST2 training grade doctors. The main duties and responsibilities of this post are to;
Carry out initial assessments, investigations and manage patients in the Emergency Department
Have flexibility to work in all areas of the department including resus, majors, injuries and paediatrics.
Be responsible for arranging admissions and discharge of patients in Emergency Department
Ensure a safe a high standard of care for all our patients
Assist with achieving the DOH Clinical Quality Indicators for Urgency and Emergency Care
Job description
Job responsibilities
The responsibilities of the post are similar to that of the FY2, ST1 and ST2 training grade doctors. The main duties and responsibilities of this post are to;
Carry out initial assessments, investigations and manage patients in the Emergency Department
Have flexibility to work in all areas of the department including resus, majors, injuries and paediatrics.
Be responsible for arranging admissions and discharge of patients in Emergency Department
Ensure a safe a high standard of care for all our patients
Assist with achieving the DOH Clinical Quality Indicators for Urgency and Emergency Care
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with a licence to practice
- oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- oALS/ATLS Certificate
- oInterest in pursuing a career in Emergency Medicine
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of working in an Emergency Department
- oMinimum of 1 year experience
Desirable
- oNHS experience
- oPrevious experience of acute care and relevant practical skills
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- oGood verbal communication skills
- oGood written communication skills
- oAbility to work in a multi-disciplinary clinical team
- oGood prioritisation skills
- oAble to manage workload under pressure
Research and Audit
Essential
- oAn understanding of research and evidence based practice in all
- oAn understanding of the principles of audit
Physical Skills
Essential
- oRegular participation in the departmental Rota
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- oAbility to manage applicants own time and work effectively, understanding of role.
- oPossessing a high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with a licence to practice
- oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- oALS/ATLS Certificate
- oInterest in pursuing a career in Emergency Medicine
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of working in an Emergency Department
- oMinimum of 1 year experience
Desirable
- oNHS experience
- oPrevious experience of acute care and relevant practical skills
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- oGood verbal communication skills
- oGood written communication skills
- oAbility to work in a multi-disciplinary clinical team
- oGood prioritisation skills
- oAble to manage workload under pressure
Research and Audit
Essential
- oAn understanding of research and evidence based practice in all
- oAn understanding of the principles of audit
Physical Skills
Essential
- oRegular participation in the departmental Rota
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- oAbility to manage applicants own time and work effectively, understanding of role.
- oPossessing a high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
